A moving experience
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Children may be frightened by a move, especially pre-schoolers. Carefully preparing the child for the move should include letting him get acquainted with the new home if possible. Give lots of warning about the move ahead of time. Activities like coloring maps of the new place are also helpful.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1997
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Where the wild things are
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A dad describes how a fishing excursion with his young sons reminds him of how removed he is from nature. From his adult perspective he tries to teach his children how to respect nature. But he learns that he, too, once related to the natural world through exploring.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1996
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No place like home
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A personal narrative is provided by a father on the emotional strain of moving the family home. He reflects that his children are able to accept change more readily than he or his wife, who regard their home as an emotional sanctuary.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 2001
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